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We Need You! Faculty/Student Mentor Connection Opportunities

Several opportunities are on the horizon to join the Student Success Center for events that can help students connect with resources and begin fostering faculty mentoring connections. Wednesday, October 16 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Beatty (Cookies and Courses) Monday, November 18 from 9-11 a.m. in Beatty (Café Success) Please join us for any time…

Today: UNDIVIDE US Film Screening (Oct. 3rd)

A special screening of UNDIVIDE US will be held on October 3rd at 5:30 PM at Septima Clark Auditorium (ECTR 118). Ben Klutsey, Executive Director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University will lead a Q&A. UNDIVIDE US stands as a beacon of hope and a call to action as America is at a…

James Malm Receives Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship

James Malm, associate professor of finance at the College of Charleston School of Business, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program. Selected from a competitive pool, Malm will collaborate with Joshua Ofori-Amanfo at the University of Ghana Business School to develop a new graduate program in business analytics. This…

Business School course teaches students about themselves

The Greek inscription “Know thyself” above Porter’s Lodge at the College of Charleston symbolizes the journey of self-discovery for students. This theme is central to a new course on intentionality in the School of Business, taught by local businessman and philanthropist Ben Navarro and Andrea Kindorf of Beemok Capital. Hugely popular since its introduction last…

Accounting Professors Awarded Outstanding Case at AMA/IMA Teaching Case Conference

Congratulations to Kimberly Tribou and Mike Braswell on winning best paper award at the American Accounting Association/IMA Teaching Case Conference for Lucy’s Choice: An Exercise to Incremental Analysis. The conference was organized jointly by the Management Accounting Section of the American Accounting Association and the Institute of Management Accountants, which publishes the Issues of Management…

EMBA Program Partners with Wisdom Works to Offer Executive Coaching

The College of Charleston Executive MBA (EMBA) program is partnering with Wisdom Works, a renowned provider of transformative leadership programs, for its executive coaching program for thriving leadership. This collaboration will equip Executive MBA candidates with the tools they need to lead and thrive in today’s complex, interconnected and ever-evolving world. Wisdom Works has worked…

Next Week: UNDIVIDE US Film Screening (Oct. 3rd)

Teach the Teachers Seminar Hosted by the Center for Public Choice & Market Process

The Center for Public Choice & Market Process hosted a professional development seminar on Teaching Economics in South Carolina on Friday, September 20th. Ten educators representing multiple schools from the Charleston area gained valuable content knowledge and expertise toward meeting South Carolina standards regarding free enterprise in classroom instruction. Dr. Kim Holder, Director of the…

Accounting students named PCAOB Scholars

This year, College of Charleston students Yuli Colson and Irelend Burke received the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. Since 2011, the PCAOB has awarded scholarships to students pursuing auditing careers. Nominees must have high ethical standards, a strong interest in accounting, and a GPA of 3.3 or higher….

Last chance to register: Women for Women Summit 2024

The Women for Women Summit, presented by the School of Business, returns Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Registration closes Thursday, Oct. 3. Speakers include: Lisa D. Cook, member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Mary Thornley, Trident Technical College’s former fifth and longest-serving president, our 2024 Women of…

Reminder: GAI Fall 2024 Guest Speaker Series

Join the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning as we discuss the landscape of AI in higher education. In this series, leading experts will share both promises and challenges with AI, pushing us to consider how to ethically and effectively implement generative AI tools in administrative and instructional tasks. Each session will be followed…

MS in Accountancy Introduces Direct Admission Program

The Master of Science in Accountancy program is excited to introduce a direct admission program for current students majoring in accounting. This unique program is designed for qualified students who have shown a strong academic performance in their undergraduate coursework while at the College. As a direct admission candidate, students benefit from: Waived application fees…

SoB Brand Survey for Chance to win $50!

The School of Business is conducting a branding research survey to learn more about the School of Business brand. We want to hear from you! Please take this short, 5 min survey to help us gather valuable insights and improve our branding efforts. Students and Faculty who take the survey will be entered to win one…

Fall 2024 Headshot Days

The college is hosting an open call headshot day on **Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 2 pm–3:30 pm** (rescheduled date due to weather forecast) in the Cistern Yard for students, faculty, and staff. No reservations are needed. It is first come, first served, but the line moves quickly. Our Student Success Center is also hosting headshot sessions…

Updated Application Deadlines for Graduate Programs

The Department of Graduate and Executive Programs is excited to share programmatic alignment for our two business graduate programs, the one-year MBA and the MS in Accountancy. Beginning in this admissions cycle, enrolling in Fall 2025, both programs will follow a streamlined approach for application submission and review. Priority/Round One: October 1 Round Two: …

New publication acceptance for Kelley Cours Anderson and co-authors

Congratulations to Kelley Cours Anderson, assistant professor of marketing, on the acceptance of her latest article “Subordinated Service Environments: How Branding Can Create Unintentional Service Exclusion” in Journal of Services Marketing. Can we Transform Women’s Healthcare Services? Did you know that Women control 80% of healthcare spending decisions yet they often don’t get the healthcare…

AI for SMBs Conference

The School of Business is partnering with GCM, the global agency that shows businesses how to punch above their weight by leveraging off-the-shelf AI, for the AI for SMBs Conference taking place Tuesday, Sept. 17. Our colleague Iris Junglas, the Noah T. Leask Distinguished Professor of Information Management and Innovation, will be leading a practical…

Beemok Hospitality Collection SLS: Building Future Leaders

The Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC) Service Leadership Scholars (SLS) Program at the College of Charleston is dedicated to developing exceptional leaders in the hospitality industry. Designed as a series of intensive experiential learning engagements paired with individualized professional development—the program aims to enhance students’ relationship management skills, emotional intelligence, business acumen, and leadership insights. Meet…

Hilton representatives set to recruit on campus this month

We are thrilled to announce that this year, our students will have access to Hilton’s prestigious talent development programs, along with direct, on-campus recruiting opportunities. Hilton @ CofC Event Details: Reception: Open to all CofC students at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24th. Tabling: Hilton representatives will be available in the Beatty Atrium all day…

CAPP to become Academic Success and Retention Office

Originally sent by Jessica Zuber, Director and Dr. Chris Korey, Associate Provost I’m writing to inform you of an important update regarding the Center for Academic Performance and Persistence. After careful consideration and to better align with our mission and services, we are pleased to announce that our office will now be known as the…